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Construction of the perimeter fence along the Dominican-Haitian border in Pedernales advanced, now under a new Minister of Defense. According to recent updates from the Ministry of Defense, another 3 km are about to be completed. The 3km are part of the first phase of the perimetral fence, built to bolster border control and security, is to have 52 km. Media reports indicate around 30 km will have been completed. The fence is erected in areas that are most vulnerable to crossings. The Dominican border with Haiti has around 391 km.

The Ministry of Defense says that the most recent section of over 3 km was built between Paso Sena and the municipality of Pedernales. It will end at the mouth of a local stream and the beaches bordering Haiti.

The Dominican government is investing billions into the construction of tourism facilities and hotels in Pedernales.

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